ABS Census and Statistical Network Division general manager Chris Libreri, told news.com.au ‘’No one has ever been fined for being late with their Census form, the fines are only if you eyes-open refuse to a Census collector. It’s not about being late or not receiving the form. We allow two weeks for people to do their forms and put them in before we start the field visitation phase.”

The ABS is aware that not everyone is going to find time in their day to fill it out, today, so, if you are critical time poor. Don’t stress.